**Overview**
DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL WRITER (CESAM):
Bowhead seeks a Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer to join our team in Mobile, AL. The Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer is responsible for researching, writing, and editing complex Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical documentation including, but not limited to, scopes of work, customer requirements documents, security-related documents, computing architecture diagrams, GIS product user's guides, dredging specifications, standard operating procedures, and project management plans. Other responsibilities include developing computing architecture diagrams, flow charts, and organizational charts; editing and customizing screenshots and other graphics for use in technical documents; recording and distributing meeting minutes; and researching, writing, and editing miscellaneous documentation, including PowerPoint presentations and conference proposals.
**Responsibilities**
- Maintain the CESAM-OP-J technical documentation archive in SharePoint; serves as a GitLab administrator, helping to maintain GitLab users, groups, projects, and tasks; and serves as a Scrum Master for CESAM-OP-J projects, as required.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, GitLab, and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Word) as well as familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS), the Esri ArcGIS suite of products, SharePoint, and SpecsIntact.
- Demonstrate independent decision-making and sound judgment are required to determine writing and presentation style.
**Qualifications**
+ A BA/S and an additional one to three (1-3) years' experience in a technical writing position are required.
+ Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills are imperative.
+ Multitasking, good judgment, and the ability to work both alone and as part of a team are required.
+ Experience with Agile development methodologies, Camtasia, eMASS, the Esri ArcGIS suite of products, GitLab, SharePoint, and/or SpecsIntact is a plus.
+ Candidates with minimal programming background are highly encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands:
+ Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**ID** _2025-23432_
**Category** _Technical Writing/Editing_
**Location : Location** _US-AL-Mobile_
**Minimum Clearance Required** _Public Trust (NAC)_
**Travel Requirement** _N/A_